Japan's new expat visa requirement

Effective April 1, 2010, all foreign residents
will be required to demonstrate proof of enrollment in the Employee
Health Insurance (EHI) or National Health Insurance (NHI) program in
order to renew or apply for a visa.

Enrollment
in an expatriate health insurance plan is not sufficient. Employers
should review the status of their expatriate employees to determine
whether they are compliant.